new to DIY

Hi Guys,, I'm new to this forum, but not really new to construction per say, I was a Commercial interior contractor for 35 years, and in the construction trade for about 45 years or so,, mostly high rises, strip malls and office buildings,, sold out in 2000 and retired ,, That is except for my honey do list, it is off the charts,,
Looking forward to BS'n with you folks,

at the present time I am building a back yard patio cover, or adding on to an existing one ,